Creating mandalas provides a Sacred Landing Space that holds, reveals and nurtures the energy, shape and color of whatever I am feeling. By creating freely inside the sacred circle (mandala) the ever-present Creative Spirit reveals to me whatever I need know; and for that I am immensely grateful.

Hello, and thank you for visiting! I am currently on an extended blogging break. We have shared some wondrous times and I thank you for that. I look forward to connecting with you when I return. In the meantime...keep creating your mandalas!The process is an amazing Portal to the Soul. If you are new to the process...you can get started right now byclicking here as well as other links below. Wishing you fulfillment and joy on your journey.

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September 19, 2008

"Cosmic Sunflower"

What presence the sunflower has. Statuesque. Bold. Dramatic, yet simple. The casual elegance of the sunflower has captured my heart and imagination. It speaks volumes without uttering a word. Ah, the power of its presence...not many can resist a smile while amid sunflowers. In a breath, they court your heart, and we are theirs....smiling and smitten.

Thank you, dear sunflower!

This post is in honor of the Autumn creativity prompt at The Mandala Oasis Yahoo Community.

Hello and welcome... in addition to the information below, click my photo to learn more and see what all we have in common!

My name is Cheryl, and I am glad you stopped by! I love creating mandalas. I am smitten with this mysterious and blossoming inward journey. I never know what's going to show up. What an adventure! Found treasure every time! For me, the creativity-spiritual connection is the Yin & Yang that helps to bring my experience of living "full circle".

Mandala means "sacred circle" and symbolizes completion, or a cycle, thus the term "coming full circle". In making mandalas, the seeming-empty circle I begin with is actually filled, pregnant with possibility, wisdom and guidance from the Core of Being.

It's been an amazing ride!: Creating mandalas, the poetic insights they whisper, visitors to this blog, and our onlineMandala Oasis Community - they all bless our world abundantly with pulsating gratitude-joy, infinite self-expression, kindred community and heightened inspiration for living my agreement with Life. I am indeed befriended by Spirit as she escorts me both higher and deeper into my soul's journey. I Am indeed in my divine-right place and I say "Yes!" and "thank you" to Life!

May the spirit of your personal sacred circle beckon you, and may your unfolding mandala journey be a creative, enlightening, and fulfilling one. ~ Won't you join us? ~ All you need is a willingness to allow your creative spark to glow even more: from your heart through your hands using whatever medium you want to explore. ~ To begin your mandala journey ...CLICK HERE . ~ May you have abundant blessings along the way. Shine on! ~Cheryl

"As I express my gratitude, I become more deeply aware of it. And the greater my awareness, the greater my need to express it. What happens here is a spiraling ascent, a process of growth in ever expanding circles around a steady center." ~David Steindl-Rast